RIDGID R1001 Know Your Angle Grinder, AUTO-STOP Carbon Brushes, Toolless Guard, LOCK-OFF Button

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR ANGLE GRINDER

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The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

AUTO-STOP CARBON BRUSHES

When the auto-stop carbon brushes wear down to a prede- termined level, the angle grinder automatically switches off, ruling out the possibility of damage to the armature.

TOOLLESS GUARD

A toolless protective guard deflects sparks and metal chips during use.

LOCK-OFF BUTTON

Your grinder is equipped with a lock-off button which reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the paddle switch. You must push the lock-off button down in order to depress the paddle switch. The lock resets each time the paddle switch is released.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

The lock-on button is convenient for continuous grinding for extended periods of time.

SIDE HANDLE

The side handle can be installed on either side of the grinder for stabilization and must be used during all operations. In addition to maintaining safe control during use, the side handle also provides convenient ease of operation for the operator.

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

The spindle lock button secures the spindle so that only one wrench is needed to change the grinding wheel.

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